| Indian here. > Are there any "watchdog" government agencies that handle violations of labor laws? No. > If you can get the government on your side... This is possible, public prosecutor will be assigned. But the case will take easily 4-5 years to come to a conclusion. > What happens if you just leave the agency and move somewhere else? Highly unlikely that agency may sue OP. 6 of my friends were working some companys and had signed 3 years bond. or would have to pay about $5000. Four of them just left the company, no notification or official resignation. Just, said goodbye. Other two cited health reasons and said they cannot work for next 6-7 months etc. They were let go. I don't know for which agency OP works for. But I am yet to see/read someone paying up for breaking the agreement/bond in India. Companies also wouldn't want to pursue the matter further, cos it will cost them more anyways and courts will drag the cases for years. So they simply let people go, atleast in 99% of cases. That's how it is in India. |